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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.06, 305.96 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.06, 305.96 and 82.38 is: 123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.06 : 305.96 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.06/305.96 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.06x = 305.96 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.06x = 25,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204.98/204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.52

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